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Very exciting things happening in Beirut right now. I in NO WAY felt threatened by all the western media hype about Lebanon being unsafe at the moment - However I did not wear a US Flag on my T-shirt and kept a VERY low profile. There is a ton of things to see and do in Lebanon from archeology to culture. As a country I believe if they stay on the path of peace Lebanon may very well be the next IT place to go on the Medditeranean.
Rumor had it that people in Lebanon are sincerely nice and it could not have been more true. I left my cell phone in a taxi only to later find it safely returned to my hotel. I was asked to dinner (platonically) numerous times. And I accidentally left souveniers at a hotel and when I dropped back by well over a week later they were holding it for me! If that was in the states they all would have been long gone! Good people!
I enjoyed Lebanon so much I actually cut my trip to Jordan short so I could go back! The culture, the food, the history, the sea.... it is all very good! As far as being Middle East, I would consider Lebanon Middle Eastern Lite. The community, from what I saw, is very cosmopolitan, diverse, and educated. Womens rights have been taken care of..... I mean every country could perhaps do more, the US among them,.... but they are very western in that regard and I in no way felt second class due to my gender (as I have felt, very recently in fact, in other Middle Eastern countries.)
- Pros:Weather and People
- Cons:Taxi Drivers
- In a nutshell:Loved it
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Beach Clubs are a very popular way to spend a day in Beirut. One of my favorites was the Riviera Beach and Yatch Club at... more travel advice
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In Beirut, almost everywhere you go there is a valet waiting to park your car. I LOVED IT! Even at small simple... more travel advice
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A friend of mine who works for the World Bank in Beirut, said the Leb. Pound (Livres) is linked to the USD & that is 1... more travel advice
Great Chinese and a cool floor!
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Trendy dowtown location. Crowded but very chic....especially in relation to the chinese resturants in San Francisco.... more travel advice
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Comments (9)
Nice Pic my Mom and Dad got married here in Yassou3 el Malak or Jesus the King
ohhh lebanon :( .....
hi Meredith!, very nice Beirut page!, i went in Beirut April 2006 i felt in love with this place:) i enjoyed very much your tips, nice memories come back:)
Hi Meredith, Thanks for your comments. I can see that Lebanon got a piece of your heart :-)
Hi Meredith! Most interesting destination and your tips are very well given... just the right amount of information & personal experience. Great Job! Seasons Greetings & Best Wishes from North Carolina! ;-)
Hmm, I really must get here someday. Lovely tips, Meredith :) Ciao... Siddharth in Dubai
Beirut looks a fascinating place -- and looks like you had a great time there -- very nice page, thanks.
i'm happy to know that you loved Beirut & you didn't care about the media.
nice tips and photos keep on pls Beirut misses u Sarah Lebanon